Special police sting operation shuts down sex business at Manassas motel; nine charged

On August 8, 2019, detectives from the Prince William County Police Department’s Special Investigations Bureau conducted a Commercial Sex Operation at a Manassas area hotel to combat the illicit demand and solicitation of commercial sex services which police say has a direct connection to human trafficking, according to a news release.

During the course of the operation, undercover detectives created online advertisements designed to solicit commercial sex that led to the contact of numerous suspects by phone and through social media, according to Sgt. Jonathan Perok, police department spokesman. As a result, nine suspects were identified and charged with offenses relating to the solicitation of commercial sex, Sgt. Perok said.

Charged on August 8:
• Pablo Ruben PEREZ UMANZOR, 19, of 10163 Wilmington St in Manassas The above charged with frequenting a bawdy place and solicitation of prostitution Court Date: September 24, 2019 | Bond: $2,000 secured

• Clemente Bernal COBO, 21, of 14219 Lotus Ln #536 in Centreville, was charged with frequenting a bawdy place, solicitation of prostitution, and resisting arrest Court Date: September 24, 2019 | Bond: $2,500 secured

Those whose names appear below were charged with frequenting a bawdy place and solicitation of prostitution Court Date: Pending | Status: All were Released on a Summons

• Manuel Theodore DEGUZMAN, 55, of 14309 Ladderback Dr in Gainesville

• Richard Allen WATERS, 48, of 11986 Coverstone Hills Cir in Manassas

•  Alfonso MEDINA, 43, of 117 Bradley Ct in Winchester

• Davinder KAHLON, 35, of 12188 Jennell Dr in Bristow

• Jeffrey MOSHER, 45, of 44 Deerfield Meadows in Mineral, VA and

• Mansour ASIMOV, 26, of 25253 Sackwheat Sq in Chantilly